Really should have MIDI'd this into the P6 as that board I picked up in a charity shop, while handy, doesn't have the best action, also like 50 million jump cuts syou don't have to watch me faffing with the AY3.

"To be honest with you, I just assumed it was another symptom of Taren Capel being as mad as a bicycle."

I thought I'd scuttled Eugene when I borrowed the PSU I've been using for the midi controller for one of the pedals, as he tends to walk along that one... instead I was doing fine out to about 3 minutes when he sat on the P6 keyboard lol so I started again with everything else muted on the mixer.

He was not giving up that easily... but here you go:

"To be honest with you, I just assumed it was another symptom of Taren Capel being as mad as a bicycle."

I've got a M-Audio Keystation 49 that I picked up for about $70 USD as an open box at GC. Also snagged an 88-note version for $100. Same open box deal.They don't have hardly any control options (knobs, faders, buttons, etc.); but, sad fact here; I got an Arturia KeyLab 61 used from a forum member over at KC a couple of years ago. First week I had it, one of the C keys went bonkers and stuck up from the keybed. Watched a YouTube video on how to repair this (evidently common) problem. Since then, several other keys have begun to work their way out of alignment as well. I bought the KeyLab because it HAS all the controllers I wanted. And other than that the thing is built like a tank. I just hate I've had bad luck with the keybed. It was a pain in the ass, and involved lots of little tiny screws and some epoxy to fix. Not looking forward to doing that repair again.

So far (knock on wood) the M-Audio controllers have never let me down. They just work. I did also grab one of the Arturia MiniLabs (first gen). It's got the mini keys and is great for tossing it in my backpack with the MBP and going on vacation (holiday).

I am thinking about trying a Nektar Impact. They have smaller controls and are relatively inexpensive. I also know that Arturia has introduced a new line of "Essential" KeyLabs to replace the older, heavier models. I may try one of these but hope they have addressed the keybed issues from earlier models.

Oh, and Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwaanza, Happy Holidays, or however you celebrate this time of year to you all!

I can't seem to find a set of keys in my price range that I'm happy with that, that's just keys. I really liked the keybed on the M Audio code, but it has way more wiz bang items than I want. I really also like the novation launch pad and control board and I want to stick with those.

Granted, could I be happy with just a keystation? Yes.. but I'd love a little luxury too

MetroSonus wrote:I can't seem to find a set of keys in my price range that I'm happy with that, that's just keys. I really liked the keybed on the M Audio code, but it has way more wiz bang items than I want. I really also like the novation launch pad and control board and I want to stick with those.

Granted, could I be happy with just a keystation? Yes.. but I'd love a little luxury too

Speaking of keybeds, I miss my Roland A-90. I know it's redundant with the Fusion 88, so I'm definitely not getting one again, but I do miss that keybed. It was fantastic. The A-80 wasn't too shabby, either...